Vertiv's earnings far exceeded expectations for the AI data center play, which is a partner of Nvidia. Vertiv shares jumped before the market opened.
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| Sector | Information Technology |
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| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/27/2026 | 217.94 |
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